Why not many top known women playing in the European Women's Championship?

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Avatar of GonnaMakeTheNextMove

I see less than 10 recognizable top women players. Then you either have known wives like Richard Rapport's or social media players. Even with that, where is Anna Cramling? And I would assume Pia would also be playing. Is there a reason? Is there another event these top women players are getting ready for. Another example, a lot of Ukrainians and Georgians but no Nana Dzagnidze or Muzychuk sisters. Others in the top missing are Kashlinskaya, Alina / Sebag, Marie / Paehtz, Elisabeth.

Avatar of Ein-Schachspieler

Have you tried to ask the players directly?

Avatar of GonnaMakeTheNextMove

No, can you give me their phone numbers? nervous

Avatar of ho-nk

Obviously a conspiracy brewing here.

Avatar of Ineffaceable

Because they’re all at Norway chess